Geopolitical Shifts: The 1970s and Beyond

This chapter examines the transformative events of the 1970s that reshaped American foreign policy in the aftermath of World War II. It highlights key developments, such as the U.S.-China rapprochement, the strategic significance of the Panama Canal, and the evolving dynamics in Arctic geopolitics. The discussion reveals how historical territorial questions and shifting power balances, particularly with China's rise, continue to influence contemporary international relations.